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Economy after 1945 | 8.4

The U.S. economy grew rapidly after 1945, creating new opportunities and shaping American life in the postwar era. In this lesson, you’ll learn how factors like government spending, consumer demand, and suburbanization fueled prosperity and changed daily life.

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